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I’m an illustrator based in the North East of England who enjoys drawing vibrant, expressive characters alongside short, humorous comics. I also travel on my motorbike and use photos from places I visit as inspiration for developing my illustration practice. I work hard in professional settings and I’m interested in roles at the intersection of illustration, comics, and creative education, where I can contribute both my artwork and my communication skills.…I’m an illustrator based in the North East of England who enjoys drawing vibrant, expressive characters alongside short, humorous comics. I also travel on my motorbike and use photos from places I visit as inspiration for developing my illustration practice. I work hard in professional settings and I’m interested in roles at the intersection of illustration, comics, and creative education, where I can contribute both my artwork and my communication skills.

Harry Croft

Children’s Book Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +5

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I’m an illustrator based in the North East of England who enjoys drawing vibrant, expressive characters alongside short, humorous comics. I also travel on my motorbike and use photos from places I visit as inspiration for developing my illustration practice. I work hard in professional settings and I’m interested in roles at the intersection of illustration, comics, and creative education, where I can contribute both my artwork and my communication skills.…I’m an illustrator based in the North East of England who enjoys drawing vibrant, expressive characters alongside short, humorous comics. I also travel on my motorbike and use photos from places I visit as inspiration for developing my illustration practice. I work hard in professional settings and I’m interested in roles at the intersection of illustration, comics, and creative education, where I can contribute both my artwork and my communication skills.

Available to hire

I’m an illustrator based in the North East of England who enjoys drawing vibrant, expressive characters alongside short, humorous comics. I also travel on my motorbike and use photos from places I visit as inspiration for developing my illustration practice.

I work hard in professional settings and I’m interested in roles at the intersection of illustration, comics, and creative education, where I can contribute both my artwork and my communication skills.

Skills

Illustration

Character Design

Comic Strip

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Comic Strip

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator / Mixed-Media Artist at ARC Stockton Nature’s Obituary Exhibition

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Created a mixed-nature’s obituary exhibition display combining photography and illustration to highlight coastal pollution; included integrated interactive AR animations that visitors could scan and view.

Art Teacher (KS3/KS4) at Ian Ramsey CEA Academy

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Delivered KS3/KS4 art lessons, adapted activities for SEND learners, supported practical classroom work, and built strong rapport with students while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Creator (Comic Publisher / Self-publishing) at Canny Good Comics

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Self-published comic work and managed the full process including manuscript, storyboard, illustration, and design; outsourced printing and exhibited finished work at Northern School of Art degree shows.

Illustrator / Logo Asset Designer at Client Logo Digitisation

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Converted hand-drawn logo concepts into digital assets, working directly with the client on colour adjustments and design refinements to achieve the final brand look.

Designer (Careers Card) at Durham (Careers Card Project)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Designed a new careers card for children in their care scheme, creating artwork used for discounts and community support.